Polanica Zdroj

general info:
spa: submontane health spa
climate: submontane climate, moderately stimulating
height: 380 m above sea level
postal code: 57-320 Polanica Zdrój
telephone area code: +48-74

Main treatment areas:
circulatory and digestive system diseases, rheumatic disorders.

Natural therapeutic resources:
mineral waters (0.09-0.27%) – bicarbonate-calcium oxalate waters.

Spa industry:
bottling of Wielka Pieniawa therapeutic water.

Location:
Polanica Zdrój lies on the river Bystrzyca Dusznicka in the Kłodzka Valley. It has a gentle sub-mountain climate. The town's spa part, which lies on gently sloping hills, is surrounded by a beautiful park full of old trees and exotic shrubs. Polanica's history as a spa dates back to the 19th century. The Baths, the park with a pump-room, and the theatre were built at that time. The springs Wielka Pieniawa and Józef were drilled, and the still-existing spa house opened in 1906. The beautiful historical Wielka Pieniawa sanatorium stands right next to the park.

Treatment facilities:
sanatoriums and spa hospitals with 1,107 beds.

Available therapy:
pump-room, physiotherapy centre, spa health clinic.

Attractions and cultural events:
Polanice includes the Mieczysława Awiklińska Spa Theatre and a cinema. Music-lovers can enjoy concerts of chamber music at the band shell, and organ music concerts. Events include an International Chess Tournament, POL-8 Amateur Film Festival, International Spa and Tourism Trade Fair, and Polanica Days with their rich programme.

Sightseeing:
18th century Jesuit Manor, Artistic Glass Works, Mission Museum of the Order of the Sacred Heart.

Tourism and sports:
tourist routes to Błędne Skały, the Stołowe and Bystrzyckie mountains, and the rocky reserves of Szczeliniec; Topieliska nature reserve at the foot of Mt Zieleniec.